Seed fats of some New Zealand cyperaceae

Abstract

Seed fats and the constituent fatty acids of Cyperus ustulatus, Desmoschoenus spiralis, Morelotia affinis, 6 species of Gahnia, 2 species of Carex and 25 species of Uncinia, all New Zealand members of the Cyperaceae, are described. Fat content ranges from 2-20%, linoleic acid from 34-78%, oleic acid from 11-48 % and palmitic acid from 5-32%. © 1977.